Minimalist 9611 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CABEAD, estimated LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stonington from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #CABEAD · 9611
Minimalist
52%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Minimalist Technical Profile
HEX Code#CABEAD
RGB202, 190, 173
Estimated LRV52.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Stonington
PPG
#C8BCAB
Close digital match
Livingstone
Behr
#CABFAF
Close digital match
Annapolis Gray
Benjamin Moore
#CABFB0
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Birchwood
Dunn-Edwards
#CCBEAC
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Roasted Macadamia
Farrow & Ball
#C6BAAA
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Soft Pelican
Valspar
#CDC2B2
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Ellipsis
Dutch Boy
#CBC0AD
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Sail Cloth
Vista Paint
#CEC2AF
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Dusty Road
Kilz
#C9BBA7
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Moth Wing
Hirshfield's
#CCBCA9
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Colors That Work With Minimalist
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Minimalist
#CABEAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Minimalist
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Minimalist Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Minimalist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Minimalist have?
Minimalist by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Minimalist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Minimalist are Stonington by PPG (a close digital match), Livingstone by Behr (a close digital match), Matrix by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Minimalist's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Minimalist?
Minimalist has a estimated lightness value of 52.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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